Cry of relief

TGIF!

This cheerful acronym is often heard at the end of a long workweek when people are eager to unwind.

Cry of relief" hints at an exclamation people make when something stressful ends, and "TGIF!" fits perfectly. It stands for "Thank God It's Friday," a phrase often shouted or texted when the workweek wraps up and the weekend begins. The exclamation mark in the answer reinforces the relieved, celebratory tone of the clue.